Frozen out England cricketer Kevin Pietersen is prioritizing his charitable foundation over a return to England’s squad in 2016. The charismatic batsman has not played for England since his acrimonious exit following their Ashes whitewash defeat to Australia in 2013-14. And speaking exclusively to Dubai Eye, KP says his focus is now on Friday's Sprite Cricket Stars tournament and his other KP24 Foundation projects.
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